Position Papers

Position Papers

The church of Jesus Christ today is faced with the responsibility of treating with a number of controversial or ‘ticklish’ social issues. These issues are not in any way purely philosophical, but have to do with the lives and lifestyles of very real people whom we have been called to reach. It is imperative that we take a biblical stand on such issues, even when the clear dictates of scripture place us at loggerheads with popular opinion. Clear positions have been formally adopted on the following issues:

Homosexuality

Capital Punishment

Assisted Suicide

Sanctity of Human Life

By way of example, a ‘position paper’ is available on the PAOC website via the link below. Visit PAOC, scroll down to end of page and click ‘About Us’, click the ‘What We Believe’ tab and then click ‘Statement of Fundamental and Essential Truths’